"Privilege" starring Paul Jones.

OK, boys and girls, back to the 60s (a toughie this morning!): Born in Portsmouth, UK, this singer/songwriter, actor, harmonicist and hand percussionist was the original lead vocalist for Manfred Mann from '62 until '66. In 1967 he starred, along with iconic 60s British supermodel Jean Shrimpton, in a bitter and uncompromising sci-fi comedy-drama with a killer soundtrack. His character, Steven Shorter, was Britain's biggest pop star, drawing adulation from and exerting total control over his adoring fans. Unknown to everyone, however, he was being manipulated by the authorities in order to influence the masses. When Shrimpton's character is commissioned to paint his portrait, she persuades him to question his loyalties. Movie? Star? Answer: "Privilege", starring Paul Jones. Earlier this week I was watching a TV news program and, as they were going to commercials, they played "I've Been a Bad, Bad Boy" from the movie's soundtrack. It blew me away! I've had the music in my head ever since! I didn't think anyone else remembered that film. I was 15 when it came out and, during the summers, I used to work in my father's law office. Right next to the office was the Lorraine Theater (before it went XXX!). One afternoon I snuck out to the theater, as I was a big Manfred Mann admirer. I'm pretty sure I was the only viewer in the movie house. The film was tough to watch but the soundtrack was superb. From there I went across the street and bought the LP. I pretty well wore it out! To the best of my knowledge, it was never released on CD. Fortunately, I have an LP-to-digital turntable and was able to put it on my iTunes playlist and my iPod (remember those?!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMEgDBj6n9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8frYC8Y1jE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kkaHCO-R44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJLUmgI3krE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akfq4srYNrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDVgml7ehfk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWYDo5XCoOU